Obituaries

Jul 15, 2023

Ray Arlie Chambers, 58, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at his home in Guyton, Georgia. Ray was born on January 28, 1965, in Savannah, Ga and lived in Savannah most of his life.  He moved to Tennessee for a number of years before returning to Savannah. Ray was a master carpenter and a jack of all trades. Ray...

Jul 14, 2023

Thomas Matthew Smith, 54, passed away at his residence on Friday, July 14, 2023. Matt was born in Savannah, Georgia, on December 10, 1968, to Franklin and Gail Smith and lived in Springfield most of his life. For many years, he trained and showed horses all over the country. Matt was a true outdoorsman, who loved fishing and hunting....

Jul 3, 2023

Richard A. Wilson, 71, passed away surrounded by his wife and children on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Candler Hospital after battling a long illness.

Richard was born on March 17, 1952, in Savannah, GA to Henry and Fannie Wilson and lived in Shawnee, GA all his life.  He was a devoted husband and dad; and family...

Jun 29, 2023

Mrs. Uldine Lucille Ruth Pitts, 92, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at East Georgia Regional Hospital in Statesboro, Georgia with her three sons, Ezell, Tony, and Kevin Pitts, as well as other family members, by her side. Mrs. Uldine was born in Clyo, Ga on May 4, 1931, to Leffler and Annie...

Jun 28, 2023

Mr. Dowell “Cowboy” Edwards, 63, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at his home, with his loved ones by his side. Dowell was born on December 1, 1959, to the late Frank and Amelia Edwards and lived in Effingham County his entire life.  He worked for many years with Strickland Propane in Springfield. In...

Jun 28, 2023

Mrs. Mary Lillian Williams, 85, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Mary was born in Effingham County on November 26, 1937, to the late Benjamin and Maggie Coleman. She enjoyed cooking and above all spending time with her loving family. Mary will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved...

Jun 27, 2023

Robert “Robbie” Bevill Pierce, 59, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Robbie was born on September 16, 1963, to the late Robert and Eleanor Pierce, he was raised in Savannah GA, and lived in Rincon, GA for many years. Robbie was medically retired as the Shop Foreman from The City of Tybee...

Jun 15, 2023

Benjamin Cole Jenkins, 37, passed away in Hinesville, Georgia on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Benjamin was born in Savannah, Georgia, on May 30, 1986, to Faron and Leslie Jenkins and lived in Effingham County most of his life. He worked for a number of years at the Oglethorpe Speedway and always enjoyed watching the races and most recently worked...

Jun 10, 2023

Mina Kronenberger, 74, went to be with the Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

Mrs. Kronenberger was born in Seoul, Korea on September 24, 1949, and lived in Savannah for most of her life before moving to Effingham in 2014. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, and most of all spending time with her family and pets,...

Jun 5, 2023

Selby Mitchell Fleming, 65, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Memorial Hospital, under the care of Gentiva Hospice. Selby was born in Meridian, Mississippi on December 13, 1957, and lived in Quitman, Mississippi. He graduated from Quitman High School in 1977 and moved to Texas around the age of 19 years old to eventually became a master...

Jun 4, 2023

Mr. Tommy C. Thompson,75, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Tommy was born in Griffin, Georgia on July 20, 1947, to Carvin and Matilda Thompson and lived in Effingham County for a number of years. He retired from Gulfstream with 35 years of service, recently retired for the ASA Umpire Association after 50 years and...

Jun 4, 2023

Helen Claudette Jordan, 84, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, June 4, 2023.

Claudette was born in Savannah, Georgia, on December 9, 1938, to Henry Horton and Lucile Wetherington. She was a 1958 Effingham County High School graduate and retired from nursing after 25+ years of service. Claudette was a faithful member of Pine Street...

May 29, 2023

Joseph “Jay” Aaron Yeater, 42, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023.

Jay was born in Savannah on September 20, 1980, to the late Joseph and Tina Yeater. His hobbies included music, going to the beach and cooking. What he loved most was finally getting the opportunity to travel with his ride or die, Wendy.

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May 24, 2023

Richard Fraker, 77, passed away at his residence on the morning of Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

Ric served in the Navy and fought in the Vietnam war. He was a lifelong member of the Masonic Lodge, attaining the rank of Master Mason. Richard loved camping, boating, and hiking and shared this with the Boy Scouts as Scout...

May 22, 2023

Albert George Barnhill, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Rincon on Monday, May 22, 2023. Mr. George was born in Santa Monica, CA on April 23, 1939, to the late William and Marian Barnhill.  He joined the Air Force and was transferred to Hunter Army Airfield. It was then that he met the sweetest and most beautiful...

May 17, 2023

William Gregory "Greg" Blackard,70, of Clyo, Ga passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, with his loving children by his side. Greg was born on December 2, 1952, to Bill and Jean Blackard in Augusta, Ga and grew up in Appling, Ga on The Bartles Farm on Tom Bartles Road. His precious memories of John...

May 15, 2023

Brenda Hinely Usher, 80, went Home to be with Jesus and loved ones on Monday, May 15, 2023.

Brenda is preceded in death by her husband, Willie R. Usher; and parents, Laurie and Willie Mae Hinely.

Survivors include her sons, Mike and Kevin Usher; sister, Willene H. Arnsdorff (C.L.); brother-in-law, Bobby Usher; and several nieces...

May 10, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Gwendolyn F. Moss on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the age of 82. She passed comfortably in her home in Rincon Georgia surrounded by her loving family.

Gwen was born in Savannah Georgia on March 22, 1941, to Callie Beauford. On September 16, 1964, she married John “Jake” Lanier...

May 4, 2023

Mrs. Norma Robinson Hodges,88, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at her residence. Mrs. Norma was born in Nicholls, Georgia on September 14, 1934, to Jesse and Mary Robinson and lived in Effingham County for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed putting together puzzles, going fishing, and spending her Saturday’s going...

May 3, 2023

Bruce Gilbert Knight, Jr., 72, passed away in Savannah on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Bruce was born in Hahira, Georgia on June 9, 1950, to Bruce, Sr. and Ferris Knight but lived in Bloomingdale for a number of years. He was a maintenance supervisor for the City of Savannah and retired after many years of service. In his spare...